Accidents in Public Car Parks

Considering making a claim after an accident in a public car park

Injuries in car parks can fall into two categories. If you were injured by a driver while walking through a car park, your claim will be treated as a road traffic accident. If however, you suffer a slip, trip or fall in a public car park, this will be treated as a claim against the owners of the car park, whether it is owned privately or by a local authority.

The owners of the car park have an obligation to keep it well maintained, making sure there are no tripping hazards or anything else that could cause injury to the public. This should mean no uneven paving stones or drain covers, any steps clearly marked and other dangers such as low ceilings visibly flagged.

If this is not the case, and you suffer an injury as a result, you may be eligible to claim compensation.

Call for advice today on 0333 358 2345.

Common accidents in public car parks

Common claim types that arise from accidents in public car parks include:

These types of injury may not sound very serious but they can have major consequences. For instance, loss of earnings because of time spent off work, the need for medical treatment and rehabilitative therapies plus potential changes to your home and lifestyle. While compensation may not undo your injuries, it can help take away the financial stresses and hopefully bring some comfort and closure to the situation.

Other accidents in public places

First Personal Injury deals with a host of compensation claims for accidents in public places. These include:

Make a compensation claim for your accident in a public car park

If you have been injured in an accident in a public car park and it was not your fault, you may be eligible to make a claim. Contact our team today on 0333 358 2345 or use our online contact form and one of our advisors will be in contact shortly.